📍From Toronto to Lima, the journey continues. We officially pass the baton to Lima, Peru, host of the ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC)/World General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition (WAGA). Media release: https://bit.ly/47CDs0i We’re already looking forward to what’s next.

The 2025 ACI-NA & ACI World Annual General Assembly closed with a powerful keynote by @davidfrum.bsky.social, Political Analyst, Writer at The Atlantic and New York Times Bestselling Author, who challenged us to think deeply about global change, resilience, and leadership. #ACIWorld #airports25

🎙️First time in WAGA history: panel on airport communications as content creators. Mohammad Taher, The Airport Guy, joined leaders from Ontario Int’l Airport and Toronto Pearson to explore how creative content can inspire, recruit, and connect airport communities. #Airports25 #ACIWorld

🔴 Cybersecurity isn’t just defense anymore. At the ACI-NA & ACI World Annual General Assembly, airport leaders explored how the industry is shifting to an offensive posture — tackling AI, legal frameworks, and governance to stay ahead of evolving threats. #ACIWorld #Airports25

🛫 Experts discussed how airport public–private partnerships have shifted from early privatizations to more targeted, strategic investments around the globe. The session also featured the new ACI World and ACI-LAC Airport Development Concessions Agreements publication: https://bit.ly/3WnJeO7

To set the stage for our Shaping the Future of Air Travel: A Global Airport Perspective panel, Justin Erbacci provides a snapshot of the global state of the airport industry. Included is the launch of the quarterly Airport Industry Report, an resource to support the industry. https://bit.ly/3WnJeO7

Journalist David Common (CBC News) and a panel of experts talked Rankings, surveys, polls, and lists – how do media outlets determine which methodologies are credible, what data is meaningful, and what’s merely for show? #ACIWorld @globalnews.ca.web.brid.gy

Young professionals connected with Toronto Pearson leaders this morning at the ACI Annual General Assembly. A great hour of cross-functional networking, shared career insights, and real talk on what it takes to grow in aviation. #ACIWorld #airports25

📘 Amid record air travel growth, ACI World and ACI LAC today released Airport Development Concessions Agreements: Global Approaches and Guidelines for Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs). Media release: https://bit.ly/47j0SYg #ACIWorld

☕ This morning at ACI Assembly2025: a candid panel with women airport CEOs from 5 regions. They shared what it means to lead through political pressure, economic shifts, and still show up visibly in rooms where few women lead. #ACIWorld #airports25

🔴 Our DG Justin Erbacci said: “Air travel is surging—on track for 9.8 billion journeys this year and projected to reach 18.9 billion by 2047. The 2025 Annual General Assembly, Conference & Exhibition will generate ideas & solutions that can become measurable outcomes for travellers & communities.”

🔴 The 2025 ACI-NA & ACI World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition officially opens in Toronto. Media release: https://t.co/0coUyybCp0 We’re bringing together airport leaders from across the world to connect, collaborate, and spark new ideas for the future of air travel. #ACIWorld

🏆 Today we proudly recognize selected airports for their outstanding support in the peer-reviewed APEX program. Congratulations to all the airports for their leadership in creating safer, more secure, and sustainable airports worldwide. Learn more: #ACIWorld #airports25

🌍ACI World convened its 35th Annual General Assembly, bringing together members from across the globe to review progress, approve key governance actions, and set the strategic direction for the year ahead. #ACIWorld #airports25

The ACI World Governing Board came together to align on global strategy & shared priorities. Discussion topics included: • ACI World's key achievements & future plan • Advocacy priorities • #ICAOA42 • Sustainability collaboration w/ Haldane Dodd, @enviroaero.bsky.social • ACI Regional Updates

🔴 Today in Toronto, the ACI World Governing Board brought together airport CEOs for a high-level dialogue on advancing collaboration, leadership, and sustainable growth in the global airport sector. #ACIWorld

🛫 Does airport size affect passenger satisfaction? The latest ACI World ASQ Barometer Update offers a snapshot of how customer experience scores have shifted across global airports. 📊 Based on feedback from 371 airports, see the full update here: https://bit.ly/49yddHC

Latest ASQ scores reveal where passenger satisfaction varies most during the airport journey. Q3 2025 (out of 5): • Check-in: 4.47 • Security: 4.40 • Shopping/dining: 3.88 • Gate areas: 4.15 🔗 https://bit.ly/49yddHC

🌍 Passenger satisfaction varies by region. Q3 2025 ASQ scores (out of 5): ⬆️ Middle East: 4.67 ⬆️ Asia-Pacific: 4.79 ⬆️ LAC:4.24 ⬆️ Africa: 3.90 ⬇️ North America: 4.18 ⬇️ Europe: 4.10 📊 Global airport benchmark from 371 airports https://bit.ly/49yddHC

🔍 How satisfied are airport passengers worldwide? In Q3 2025, global overall satisfaction remained stable at 4.34, while overall experience slightly dipped to 4.22. ✈️ Data from 371 airports via ACI World’s ASQ Barometer 📊 https://bit.ly/49yddHC

📊 77% of airport professionals say: in-person training matters. In this quick 4-minute read, Veronique Lescaut from ACI World Global Training explains why, and how it complements online learning to build a stronger, more resilient aviation workforce. 👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4nGGM0W

🔴 Today at #ACILAC2025 in Trinidad & Tobago, our DG Justin Erbacci joined a panel on the legal and operational landscape of aerodrome certification. The session highlighted the importance of certification for aviation safety, and how ACI supports implementation of global standards across regions.

ACI achieves advancements for airports at #ICAOA42, positioning airports for capacity growth & rising demand. Key Assembly outcomes pave the way for greater connectivity, improved passenger experience, coordinated aviation security, accelerated airport decarbonization & more. https://bit.ly/478XjF2

On the margins of #ICAOA42, the ACI World team welcomed ICAO Regional Directors & Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar for a working lunch at our offices. This was an opportunity to present ACI World, the ACI structure and to discuss areas of cooperation. #EmpowerAviation

We welcomed aviation leaders to the ACI Reception, held under the theme Transform Airports, Empower Aviation, Connect the World. The gathering began w/ remarks from our DG, Justin Erbacci, & Chair, Candace McGraw, joined by Juan Carlos Salazar, ICAO Secretary General, & Jennifer Juul, SSP. #ICAOA42

In case you missed it... Last week, the Emerging Leaders in Sustainable Aviation (ELSA) network was launched at the @icao.int Innovation Fair, surrounded by industry peers and supporters. Watch some of the highlights from the launch below. Want to join ELSA? Go to: www.elsa-network.org

🚨 Who’s leading the skies? ACI World has released the Annual World Airport Traffic Report 2025, covering data from 2,800+ airports in 185+ countries. The report ranks global leaders in passenger, cargo, and aircraft traffic for 2024 and early 2025. Access now: https://bit.ly/488dyDj

🔴 Global air travel is projected to reach 9.8 BILLION passengers for 2025 according to ACI World’s newly released World Airport Traffic Report (WATR). 👉 Full release: https://bit.ly/4702hns 📑 Advisory Bulletin: https://bit.ly/46IpwkR

ACI World DG Justin Erbacci signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) w/ the Airports Authority of India, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The LOI establishes a framework for collaboration on training and capacity building. #EmpowerAviation #ICAOA42

The 42nd @icao.int Assembly is underway in #Montréal. 🇺🇳 🇨🇦 With strong industry support, #ICAO has already helped unite governments behind the common goal of net zero carbon emissions with key initiatives: #ICAOAssembly #A42 #ICAO42

The GAAST Leadership Team delivered their ICAO SkyTalk: The Future Aviation and Aerospace Workforce, highlighting global efforts to build a skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce. #ICAOA42 #EmpowerAviation

ACI defended airports’ interests at the ICAO Assembly on the important topics of slots & connectivity. Our proposals received support from many States across various regions. We hope to see this support reflected in the Assembly’s conclusions. https://bit.ly/4mZUVWd #ICAOA42 #EmpowerAviation

The global aviation industry is aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and analysis shows that the global air transport industry plays a role in supporting most of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – some examples ⬇️ #AviationBenefits

Today, ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci held a courtesy meeting with H.E. Mr. Naif Ali Hamad Al Abri, President of the ICAO Assembly and the Civil Aviation Authority of Oman. #ICAOA42 #EmpowerAviation

ACI presented WP/325 on Seamless Travel at the ICAO Assembly. We received strong support from 11 States and from IATA, reinforcing ACI’s leadership in advancing a more passenger-centric approach to international travel. #ICAOA42 #EmpowerAviation

ACI hosted the “Airport Careers” roundtable at the UAE GCAA High-Level Youth Summit. A group of young aviation professionals explored a series of global programs designed to promote aviation as a career path & support the development of the next generation of industry leaders. #ICAOA42

The Emerging Leaders in Sustainable Aviation (ELSA) is live! ELSA will serve as a platform for a global community of young professionals who want to shape the #future of #aviation and help the industry reach #netzero carbon emissions by 2050 and beyond. ➡️ Learn more: www.elsa-network.org

🔴 ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci is participating in the High-Level Dialogue on Aviation’s Essential Role in Advancing Sustainable Development in Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), alongside ICAO leaders, States, and international partners. ACI at #ICAOA42: https://lnkd.in/eHPHTB-a

ATAG is joining the International Aviation Climate Ambition Coalition (#IACAC) 2050 is just 25 years away, and the next 5 years will be critical to set the right policy foundations for net zero aviation. @icao.int provides the building blocks, but national action is essential. ataglink.org/3W53fIQ

🔴 #ICAOA42 kicks off today in Montréal. ACI World is championing airport priorities (#EmpowerAviation), calling on regulators to advance safer operations, seamless travel, net-zero pathways, and stronger connectivity as air travel continues to soar. Media release: https://lnkd.in/eA5y_6Hq

#ICAOA42: ACI World’s Casey Ferriter & Sophia Olmos joined the ICAO Innovation Fair Generation 2050 panel, exploring how to energize, motivate & enable the next generation of aviation leaders. 🔗 Learn how ACI is representing the airport community: aci.aero/2025/08/15/a... #EmpowerAviation #A42

Next week, the 42nd @icao.int Assembly will kick off in #Montréal. Read the latest blog of ATAG's Exec Director on why collaboration is the make-or-break factor for aviation’s climate transition: ataglink.org/3K8hSbM #ICAOA42 #ICAOAssembly

💬 What part of aviation operations will AI transform next? We sat down with Niha Shaikh, VP of Product for Journey Cirium, to discuss how AI is transforming on-time performance (OTP) in aviation. 👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4pBIPoE

✈️ ACI at #ICAOA42 — Toward a modern airport slot policy framework for social and economic growth Explained by Stefano Baronci, Director General of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East. https://youtu.be/U18PlYSrEeo?si=nD8SaZbU_MZyIqVU

🗞️ In Lusaka today: The 2025 ACI Africa Regional Conference & Exhibition opened at Ciela Resort’s LICC. Antoine Rostworowski, SVP & Chief Strategy Officer at ACI World, joined the Official Opening & CEO Insights panel to explore strategies powering sustainable airport growth across Africa.

✈️ At #ICAOA42, ACI urges States to ensure airports can access reliable, renewable energy to meet rising demand and enable long-term decarbonization. Explained by Olivier Jankovec, DG of @aci-europe.bsky.social. https://bit.ly/4n6Toy4

✈️ At #ICAOA42, ACI urges States to coordinate policies and work with industry to deliver a seamless, secure passenger experience. Justin Erbacci, ACI World DG, highlights scalable biometrics and digital ID at borders as key to meeting rising air travel demand. 📄 https://youtu.be/RUI8XqY_-do

#AirportCX Summit 2025 ends in Guangzhou with closing remarks by ACI World DG Justin Erbacci. A symbolic handover from Mr. Wang Xiaoyong (Guangzhou Baiyun) to Mr. Selahattin Bilgen (iGA Istanbul) sets the stage for 2026. See you in Istanbul. Media release: https://bit.ly/4m90ZuM

🔴 Enhancing airport accessibility in China Ms. Zhang Yuan, Secretary General of the China Civil Airports Association, shares how smart tech and service standards are making airports more inclusive — from families to elderly passengers and travelers with reduced mobility.

🔴 How can bold airport initiatives redefine the journey? At #AirportCX, İGA CEO Selahattin Bilgen joins Moment Factory’s Fady Atallah to share how Istanbul is rethinking the passenger experience